Several reported bugs, including application crashes, have been fixed.

Version 3.05.00.0426

Released on: 2/9/2015

Fixed Bugs

· Error creating permanent remote bridges

It was impossible to create a permanent remote bridge.

· Memory leak

A memory leak in Virtual Serial Ports library has been fixed.

New Features

· Custom Pin-outs

This release adds custom wiring support to local and remote bridges. Custom pin-out may be configured during local bridge creation or modified for any existing bridge.

· Redistributable package

A separate redistributable package is provided starting from this release. It is a stripped-down version of installation package with configuration utility and documentation removed. Unattended installation is also supported.

Version 3.02.00.0369

Released on: 12/11/2014

Fixed Bugs

· DateReceived event fix

This release fixes a bug that prevented .NET SerialPort.DateReceived event from being fired.

Version 3.01.00.0354

Released on: 10/29/2014

Fixed Bugs

· Various bugs fixed

A number of reported and internally found bugs have been fixed.

New Features

· Port renaming

It is now possible to change the system assigned COM port name.

· Remote bridges

Two virtual serial ports, created on different computers, may now be connected to each other (like virtual null-modem cables).

In addition to free license, Virtual Serial Ports is now available as a commercial product. All features of previous free versions remain free, new features are available only in full version.

Version 2.11.00.0202

Released on: 9/8/2014

Fixed Bugs

· Bridge re-creation after restart

Created bridges are now automatically re-created after system restart. Note: there are still may be cases when bridges cannot be re-created.

· Crash on bridge deletion

Configuration utility could crash after bridge had been deleted.

New Features

· Wait mask support

Virtual ports, created by application, now support wait masks.

· Baud rate emulation

Virtual port now tries to limit its bandwidth according to selected baud rate.

· Limited support for flow control

This release adds limited support for flow control emulation.

Version 2.02.00.0172

Released on: 2/27/2012

Fixed Bugs

· Application crash

Configuration utility may crash when it tries to display a broken bridge's name. Fixed.

Updated Features

· Anonymous usage data is not collected and submitted anymore

Starting from this version, an application no longer collects and submits anonymous usage data to HHD Software Ltd.

Version 2.01.00.0165

Released on: 8/18/2011

Fixed Bugs

· Inability to work with .NET SerialPort

Ports created by Virtual Serial Ports could not be used with .NET class SerialPort. Fixed.

· Application crash

A possible crash of control application fixed (it could crash when tried to display a "broken" bridge in its user interface).

Version 2.00.00.0158

Released on: 5/30/2011

New Features

· Configuration is automatically restored after the computer is restarted

Virtual Serial Ports now saves the configuration (the number and types of ports) and restores it when the computer is restarted.

Updated Features

· License type changed

Virtual Serial Ports is now a free product.

Version 1.04.00.0142

Released on: 4/29/2011

Fixed Bugs

· Several reported bugs fixed

Several reported crashes and hangs have been fixed. Improved setup experience on Windows Vista.

Updated Features

· Beta testing period extended

This release extends the beta testing period.

Version 1.03.00.0130

Released on: 3/31/2011

Fixed Bugs

· Several reported bugs fixed

Several reported bugs have been fixed.

Updated Features

· Beta testing period extended

This release extends the beta testing period.

Version 1.02.00.0121

Released on: 2/28/2011

Fixed Bugs

· Unnecessary reboot removed

Setup requires reboot when it is not actualy needed. Fixed.

New Features

· Integration with Windows Error Reporting

Application now fully integrates with Windows Error Reporting. If it ever crashes or hangs, you can submit the report, which will allow us to fix a bug and provide a solution.

Updated Features

· Beta testing period extended

This release extends the beta testing period.

Version 1.01.00.0106

Released on: 1/26/2011

Fixed Bugs

· Deadlock fixed

A deadlock occurred when an application attempted to open a virtual serial port connected to a named pipe (server side). The request did not complete until the client was connected to a pipe. Fixed.

· Crash in configuration utility

Configuration utiltity could crash if it was unable to delete bridged serial ports. It then continued to crash on launch until the computer was restarted or devices were manually removed from Device Manager. Fixed.

New Features

· Connecting virtual ports over network

It is now possible to connect two virtual ports created on different computers (LAN only) over named pipe.